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Overview |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,925 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $14,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $6,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1170/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,925 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Transylvania University is 947.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($43,160.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Transylvania University ($14,175 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 28.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,018 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 383.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($33,159 vs. $6,856)
Transylvania University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of North Carolina at Asheville and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $10,800 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/